Pickwick Club

“Membership types: regular membership,honorary membership,senior in transition membership, senior membership,and non-resident membership.”

“The membership is required to meet annually to elect a nominating committee. The nominating committee meets in accordance with the charter and the by-laws of the club and nominates a board of governors and three officers. At the next annual meeting, the members elect from nominees, the officers and directors of the club.”

“The board of governors shall have the right to make such rules and regulations for the government of the club not inconsistent with law, the articles of incorporation or these by-laws, as it shall deem proper, and to change or alter same at pleasure. The board of governors shall meet at least once a month. The by-laws of the corporation shall provide for an annual meeting of all classes of membership of the corporation. Such other general and special meetings shall be held as may be provided for in the by-laws, or as may be called by the president, or in his absence, the vice-president, to call a meeting of all members of the corporation upon written request of 15 regular and/or honorary members, such meeting to be held 15 days of the date of request. Written notice of the time and place shall be posted in the club rooms during the 10 days preceeding the date of the meeting and a copy thereof shall be mailed, addressed to each member entitled to vote at such meeting at his last known address at least 10 days prior to said meeting. Any changes to the articles of incorporation or by-laws of the corporation require a notice of the membership meeting with a quorum present for any action to be considered.”

“The form 990 was prepared through joint efforts of the organization's bookkeeper, head of its finance committee, and the independent accountant. A copy of the 990 is presented to the governing body of the club and reviewed by the organization's manager, the head of its finance committee, and the president. The form 990 is then signed by the president of the club and filed.”

“Annually, the policy is circulated to the board and each board member reviews and acknowledges any conflicts. As vendors and services are provided, conflicts, if existent would be disclosed.”

“The club's articles of incorporation,conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Security 35,276. Decorations 22,713. Linen 22,692. Printing and publications 16,672. Property taxes 13,443. Postage and shipping 13,174. Music 12,426. Subscriptions 9,583. Utensils 9,080. Cleaning 7,816. Paper products 5,811. Leased office equipment 5,783. Labor 5,383. Licenses and taxes 4,105. Uniforms 3,913. Telephone 3,826. Equipment rental 1,098. Employee retention 225.”

“The finance committee has responsibility for oversight of the review and the board of governors approves the selection of an independent accountant.”